[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 228 (Tuesday, November 28, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Pages 58601-58602]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-29045]
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CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
Reauthorization of the National and Community Service Act of
1990, as Amended, and the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973, as
Amended
AGENCY: Corporation for National and Community Service.
ACTION: Request for public comment--extension of deadline for
submission of public comments.
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SUMMARY: To ensure participation by the greatest number of interested
parties, the Corporation for National and Community Service extends the
deadline for submission of written comments from the public regarding
the reauthorization of the Corporation and of programs implemented
under the National and Community Service Act of 1990, as amended by the
National and Community Service Trust Act of 1993, 42 U.S.C. 12501 et
seq., and the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973, as amended, 42
U.S.C. 4950 et seq. The statutory authorization for the Corporation and
its programs expires on September 30, 1996. However, the
reauthorization process has already begun and issues are currently
being discussed. In order to contribute in a timely manner to
Congressional reauthorization discussions, the Corporation is reviewing
its statutory provisions and programs. To ensure an opportunity for
public participation, the Corporation invites public comments. As
Congress may hold hearings on the reauthorization of the Corporation
and its programs as early as the mid- or late-December of 1995, the
Corporation encourages the public to submit written comments as soon as
possible.
DATES: Only written comments will be considered. Comments must be
submitted on or before January 15, 1996.
ADDRESSES: Comments should be addressed to Terry Russell, General
Counsel, Corporation for National Service, 1201 New York Avenue, NW.,
Washington, DC 20525.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Myung J. Lee, Associate General
Counsel, Corporation for National Service, 1201 New York Avenue, NW.,
Washington, DC 20525. Telephone: (202) 606-5000, ext. 548.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Corporation is a government corporation
that engages Americans of all ages and backgrounds in community-based
service. This service addresses the nation's education, public safety,
human, and environmental needs by achieving direct and demonstrable
results. In doing so, the Corporation fosters civic responsibility,
strengthens the ties that bind us together as a people, and provides
educational opportunity for those who make a substantial commitment to
service.
Pursuant to the National and Community Service Act of 1990, as
amended, the Corporation makes grants to States, subdivisions of
States, Indian tribes, U.S. Territories, public or private nonprofit
organizations, Federal agencies and institutions of higher education to
carry out service programs as part of AmeriCorps* National, AmeriCorps*
State, Learn and Serve America (School and Community Based and Higher
Education), or AmeriCorps* NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps).
The Corporation also oversees programs implemented under the
Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973, as amended, including
AmeriCorps* VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) and National
Senior Service Corps (Retired Seniors Volunteer Program (RSVP), Senior
Companions, and Foster Grandparents) programs.
Listed below are some of the issues that have been raised in
anticipation of reauthorization by both critics and supporters of the
Corporation and its programs. Please note that the following list is
not exhaustive and comments do not have to be restricted to these
issues:
1. Ethic of service--Beyond the programs of Learn and Serve,
AmeriCorps, and National Senior
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Service Corps, what can the Corporation do to further the mission,
vision, and goals that engage Americans of all ages and backgrounds in
community-based service?
2. Price of national service--How can we deliver national service
in a way that costs less but that is as, or more, effective? For
instance, for AmeriCorps programs, think in light of common aspects
such as direct service, living allowance and benefits, education award,
diversity, community-driven partnerships, non-federal match, and
national identity.
3. Increasing the non-federal share of the budget--What functions
and activities might be the most attractive to outside funders? What
kinds of incentives might be necessary? What is a realistic time table
for increasing the percentage of funds from the private and independent
sectors?
4. Corporation structure--What is an effective and efficient field
structure? What are the appropriate roles for state commissions and the
Corporation, including the state offices?
5. Politicization--How can we guard against the politicization of
national service? Are there any aspects of current Corporation programs
and practices that create a perception of politicization?
6. Partnership relations--What products, assistance, information do
you need from the Corporation? What services would make the
partnerships more effective?
In order to contribute in a timely manner to the discussions
concerning the reauthorization of the Corporation and its programs, the
Corporation invites public commentary on any aspect of the Corporation
for National Service, its policies, and its programs, including the
issues presented above. Specific statutory references are preferred,
but are not necessary to the submission of comments. All comments will
be considered but the Corporation will not be able to reply
individually to each submitter.
Dated: November 22, 1995.
Terry Russell,
General Counsel, Corporation for National and Community Service.
[FR Doc. 95-29045 Filed 11-27-95; 8:45 am]
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